Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-6102: Trend Micro Maximum Security ID_AMSP_MASTER Deserialization of Untrusted Data Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Trend Micro Maximum Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within processing of ID_AMSP_MASTER requests in the service process coreServiceShell.exe. When parsing the request buffer, the process does not properly validate user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of SYSTEM.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro Maximum Security 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-6102?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-6102 is classified as high due to its ability to enable privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-6102?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-6102, users should update Trend Micro Maximum Security to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-6102?

    ZDI-CAN-6102 affects users of Trend Micro Maximum Security, particularly those using vulnerable versions.

  • Can I exploit ZDI-CAN-6102 remotely?

    No, ZDI-CAN-6102 requires local access to the target system for exploitation.

  • What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-6102?

    ZDI-CAN-6102 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local attackers to elevate their access rights.

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